Located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean in Central America, Dominican is the island nation, known for its natural beauty. Enjoying the title of ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean’, the country has everything from mountains and volcanoes to lakes and places of entertainment.

History:
Dominica became one of the last islands colonized by France in the year 1635 and the British forces also followed the footsteps of their French counterparts. However, the country was soon abandoned by the forces from both the countries in the year 1660. Though, the country remained a piece of attraction for both of them. In the beginning of the 18th century, the French forces once again became dominant in the region, but soon ceded the country to Britain. After a strong rivalry between France and Britain, the country was finally possessed by the latter. After a number of political developments, Dominican became the associated state of UK in 1967. It was in 1978 that the country became independent from the rule of the United Kingdom.

Popular Places:
Apart from the capital city Roseau, the country has other famous cities in the form of Portsmouth, Calibishie and Scott’s Head. Belles, Penrice, Stone Hill and Wet Area are few important villages located in the country.

Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a World Heritage Site and is popular for housing attractions like Boiling Lake, Boeri Lake, Freshwater Lake and Middleham Falls. A botanical garden and an emerald pool in the capital city are also counted among many attractions of the country. British Fort in Portsmouth can also be visited to witness the marks of old colonial days.

Getting Around:
A reliable public transport system is hosted by the country, featuring a number of bus routes. Taxis and rented cars are available and one can also hire a guide to explore the important attractions of the place conveniently.

Places of Entertainment:
A number of hiking and snorkelling destinations can be found in different parts of Dominican. Sport fishing, whale watching, scuba diving and cruising are some other things to do in various cities and villages of the country. Champagne is one of the famous spots to watch the volcanic vents. The country is known around the world for its music and one can find a number of venues to listen to the live music in the country. One can also shop around for things like leather products and music CDs. Places for eating and enjoying variety of drinks can also be easily found around the country.

Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken:
Villas, cottages, bed & breakfast, youth hostels, resorts and a number of budget hotels form the accommodation options in Dominica. English is the official language, though Kwéyòl is another language spoken in various parts.

Currency:
Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is the official currency of Dominican. Refer to the online news to learn about the exchange rate for various foreign currencies.